Hegseth favors Parnell for Army secretary
Sources say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Secretary of the Army, but it's unclear who President Trump wants. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
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Former Obama aide on midterms
Most midterm primaries have already passed, yielding data and trends that inform how general elections could go. Former Obama aide Ravi Gupta joins CBS News with more on how Democrats and Republicans are performing in the 2026 midterms so far.
Trump's midterm boost as Iran war ramps up
President Trump invited Republicans to a dinner at the White House Rose Garden to discuss his plan to boost voter turnout ahead of the midterms. This comes as fighting between Iran and the U.S. has ramped up again. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump's plan to boost the GOP before midterms
President Trump says he'll campaign for dozens of vulnerable Republicans in battleground states, hoping his presence will bolster their numbers. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
8 Democrats vote for GOP anti-socialism bill
Two House Democrats are in hot water with leadership for failing to say that they would vote with Republicans on an anti-socialism bill. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Hyma Moore join "The Takeout" to discuss what the situation says about Democrats' divisions.
Suozzi calls on Democrats to reject DSA
As progressive and moderate Democrats debate the party's path forward, Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York is calling on fellow Democrats to reject the Democratic Socialists of America. Suozzi joins "The Takeout" to discuss his piece in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
Hinojosa on facing Abbott in Texas governor race
The nationwide political debate over data centers has made its way into the Texas governor's race. Gov. Greg Abbott recently paused approvals for new data centers, but his Democratic opponent, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, says she's skeptical he'll stick to it. Hinojosa joins "The Takeout" to discuss her campaign.
9/2: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Lindsay Clancy jury ends day 5 of deliberations deadlocked; President Trump urges Iranian citizens to fight against their government.
Crockett on potential Texas poll center cuts
Local officials in Texas are voting on whether to cut the number of polling sites in the state's third-largest county. Officials say it would get rid of low-turnout sites, while Democrats argue it's voter suppression. Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas joins with her perspective.
Massachusetts primary highlights issue of age
Voters in Massachusetts are at the polls on Tuesday for the state's primary elections -- a notable race: Rep. Seth Moulton's Democratic primary challenge to 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey. Rolling Stone politics reporter Nikki Ramirez and Politico national politics reporter Alec Hernandez join to discuss.
Moulton and Markey face off
Incumbent progressive Sen. Ed Markey faces the more moderate Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Senate Democratic primary. CBS News' Taurean Small analyzes the race.
U.S. oil deal with Venezuela: What to know
President Trump is downplaying concerns about a new oil reserve agreement with Venezuela that experts say could take years to get up and running. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned from his post after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Trump: New strikes against Iran "limited"
President Trump said Monday that the latest U.S. strikes against Iran over the weekend were "limited" while Iranian economy continues to face the wrath of U.S. sanctions. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
3 Democrats running for Congress discuss races
Democrats are expressing confidence heading into the midterms as they debate the party's future. Three Democratic candidates running for Congress, Marni Von Wilpert of California, Christina Hines of Michigan and Zach Dembo of Kentucky join "The Takeout" to discuss this and more.
8/31: The Takeout with Major Garrett
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for the first time in weeks; at least two dead, several missing after Grand Canyon flash floods.
Trump pushes communities to back data centers
President Trump posted on social media Monday that people who "want to be successful and rich" should be supporting data centers. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
House vote to prevent government shutdown
The House is back in session after a five-week recess with a vote expected on a Senate-passed, short-term funding bill to keep the government open. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
What sparked latest U.S. strikes against Iran
The U.S. and Iran traded strikes over the weekend for the first time in a month. The attacks came after President Trump hit Iran with new sanctions. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
House lawmakers return to Capitol Hill
The House of Representatives is back in session, and lawmakers will take up a funding bill to keep the government open. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Political strategists on Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is apologizing for past comments that may be impacting his campaign. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Justin Wallin have more.
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his comments about Michigan synagogue attack
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
Jude rules Trump illegally punished Anthropic
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from blacklisting artificial intelligence company Anthropic. Earlier this year, President Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's Claude AI assistant. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also declared the company a supply chain risk. These moves came after the company refused to allow the military to use its tech for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutionality of the ruling.
Iran war hits 6 months, no end in sight
Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, says the Strait of Hormuz is open again, six months into the war with Iran, but the shipping industry is skeptical. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Nana-Séntuo Bonsu have the latest.
Trump calls International Space Station
President Trump spoke with the crew of the International Space Station Friday while visiting NASA Mission Control in Houston. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
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